How to Draw a Sword

Drawing the Sword Using Guidelines

Drawing lightly, make guidelines to help visualize the length, bend and the handle of the sword.

Make a rough sketch of the sword's shape, handle and the guard (if any).

Create finer details using a sharper tipped pencil or sketching tool.

Draw the final outline over the sketch.

Erase and remove the sketch marks to produce a clean outlined drawing.

Add color or shading to the drawing if needed.

Drawing the Sword Using Shapes

Drawing lightly, sketch the shape of the sword you have in mind.

Sketch additional details for the blade handle and guard (if any)

Create finer details using a sharper tipped pencil or sketching tool.

Draw the final outline over the sketch.

Erase and remove the sketch marks to produce a clean outlined drawing.

Add color or shading to the drawing if needed.